Edina City Reservoir Dam
Edina City Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Missouri, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Edina City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Edina City Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Edina (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fork South Fabius River near Edina.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 693 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Edina |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fork South Fabius River |
| Coordinates | 40.19073, -92.17756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 693 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 693 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 291 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF EDINA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10040 |
| Federal ID | MO10040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |